novelden Chapter 317 Going to Hong Kong City Again
Chapter 317 Going to Hong Kong City Again
Chapter 317 Going to Hong Kong City Again
The happy Sunday passed by in a flash, and the students of the School of Engineering ushered in another busy Monday.
Qiu Huoming started to get busy today. He began to work day and night to digest the notes and books that Jiang Feng brought.
It was not until Thursday noon that Lawyer Wen brought him the relevant documents for his and Zhao Jiamin's clearance.
Lao Jin has decided to go to Hong Kong City this Saturday, so Lawyer Wen's move is a timely relief.
Qiu Huoming took him to experience the East District Canteen of South China University of Technology. The gourmet didn't say anything, but he looked listless while eating. The food was mediocre and far from delicious. Qiu Huoming did his best to be a good host and then sent him out of the school gate.
Next, it was Zhao Jiamin’s turn to ask for leave. Fortunately, she had already finished her previous exams. Even so, it still took her most of the day, and she finally finished it in the evening.
All in all, she could stay in Hong Kong for a full week, but that was enough time.
Early on Saturday morning, Qiu Huoming rode his bike and took Zhao Jiamin to the old house.
The two arrived just after dawn. The person who opened the door was a strange aunt who was dressed very simply. This was the aunt from the Zhou family that Lao Jin had mentioned before.
The old King Kong in the room had tidied up everything. He was in good spirits and still looked calm and composed.
Lao Jin looked around, and his thin cheeks were flushed from walking. Now that he was here, there was no dust.
After the pork offal is rolled, it is crispy when you put it in your mouth. It may be a bit strange at first, but it tastes better and better as you eat more.
After a while, a big bowl of fragrant pork offal soup noodles was placed in front of everyone. The noodles were brought by Aunt Zhou from the countryside, and the pork offal was freshly prepared by the butcher at the market.
When Zhao Jiamin arrived at Shenzhen Railway Station with great anticipation, she was immediately disappointed. Compared with the railway station in Guangzhou, it was too shabby, not to mention the dust raised in front of the square.
Qiu Huoming led the way carrying the box. He had been there once and remembered the route clearly.
Zhao Jiamin was carrying a backpack and holding a small box. Now the two boxes in their hands belonged to Qiu Huoming.
"That's the border. There will definitely be no barbed wire here in the future. It will all be our land..." Qiu Huoming said with high spirits.
He ordered Qiu Huoming around as if he were his own nephew, without any hesitation.
The three of them chatted as they quickly entered the checkpoint and began queuing up to pass through.
Old Jin was thinking about something else, while Qiu Huoming was already jumping for joy. "Amin, Uncle Jin, look, this is the Luohu Bridge. Do you see the barbed wire over there?"
Qiu Huoming turned around and said, "There's no need to delay. Uncle Jin won't give the results immediately. While we're waiting, we can go for a walk. When the results come out, we'll go to the hospital to accompany him..."
The three men stood at the street corner and soon hailed an empty red taxi.
Lao Jin and Zhao Jiamin followed behind him. Lao Jin looked at Qiu Huoming's tall back in front of him. Fortunately, he was there this time. Otherwise, as it was his first time out of isolation, he would have to ask a lot of questions and might even be targeted by others.
Old Jin looked at his niece with amusement, and said with a hint of doting, "When we get to Hong Kong City this time, I will go to the hospital. You can stay and have fun. Chuo Pu will take care of me here..."
After arriving at the port city, Jin Chaopu came to pick us up personally.
Qiu Huoming smiled and said, "Let's go to the building in front and have the train meal. It's made by an authentic Cantonese chef. We have a large group, so we can order more dishes. It's delicious."
With Qiu Huoming taking the lead, he felt a lot more relaxed.
He thought of the past. Since that time, there has been a long period of darkness. He watched the little girl become more and more silent and calm, like a too sensible child who was forced to grow up.
With someone watching at home, everyone was determined to go out. After dinner, a few people went out to the street corner to hail a car.
Lao Jin packed a large box and carried a small briefcase in his hand, which contained documents for customs clearance. He didn't know how long he would be there, so it was better to be prepared.
Old Jin glanced at his niece beside him. Zhao Jiamin covered her mouth and nose, leaving only her forehead and eyebrows exposed. Her eyes were full of joy, just like when he first took her to the countryside when she was a child.
Qiu Huoming simply recounted in detail the last time he and Lawyer Wen went through the process.
At the street corner in the early morning, the sun has just started to shine, the whole block has woken up, and the flow of people begins to surge. The busiest place is still the breakfast shop.
He is the strongman in this trip.
Qiu Huoming was not polite either. He pulled a chair and asked Zhao Jiamin to sit down first. Then he sat down beside her. Old Jin sat opposite them leisurely, "Huoming, go and help the eldest sister of the Zhou family carry the bowls..."
Qiu Huoming went into battle lightly, carrying the backpack he bought last time.
Zhao Jiamin agreed: "Okay, I haven't eaten it yet."
He took off the handkerchief casually, "How long will it take?"
Zhao Jiamin stretched out her hand to hold his elbow, "How can that be possible? I will go out and play after you check that everything is fine..."
The whole room was filled with this aroma, making people's mouths water.
After leaving the station, Qiu Huoming proudly took out three homemade rough cloth handkerchiefs from his backpack and said, "Come on, one for each of you, tie them around your mouth and nose."
With Qiu Huoming around, no one was in a hurry. After they passed the checkpoint and got on the train, Lao Jin finally felt relieved. Once the arrow has been shot, there is no turning back. This time, life or death will be decided by fate.
Lao Jin was overjoyed. He was the first to tie one, and the other three tied their own. They looked like masked heroes, but there was no sense of incongruity here. Compared with those who were running around to avoid the dust, they were calm and composed, which was enviable.
Qiu Huoming responded and quickly went to the kitchen to help.
Aunt Zhou came from the countryside. The breakfast she made was very local flavor. She made pork offal noodle soup. Knowing that there would be many people today, she made a big pot.
He admires ancient customs and likes to wear Chinese clothes. He looks like a man from an old era. He is obsessed with some scenes from the past. Perhaps this is the origin of his ill-fated fate. He cannot let go of the past and cannot grasp the future.
"Come on, come on. Eldest sister Zhou has made breakfast. Let's eat together before we set off." Old Jin was in a good mood. Seeing his niece and Qiu Huoming coming, he immediately invited them to sit down at the dining table.
Old Jin raised his lips and said, "That makes sense. Forget about accompanying me. I heard from Chuo Pu that the hospital here has very strict supervision and people are not allowed to enter before the appointed time..."
This was probably Zhao Jiamin's first time out of isolation, so she was very excited and asked Qiu Huoming about every detail in the car.
Qiu Huoming ate two large bowls of food before he stopped.
The way he looks is just like saying, I am a big fish, come and catch me.
As soon as he saw Lao Jin, he almost couldn't control himself and his eyes swelled up. He hugged the skinny Lao Jin and felt sore in his heart.
He held back for a moment, calmed his breath and said, "The rooms are ready. You, Amin, and Huo Ming will all live in my new house. I will live with you too. My wife didn't let her come this time because she has two children to take care of and the music store."
"Let's put the luggage away first. I'll pick you up later. Let's go to the restaurant for a simple meal tonight. My wife and two children will also come. Brother, you haven't seen my two sons yet, right..."
Qiu Huoming was carrying his luggage and looked at the two old men walking slowly in front of him without disturbing them.
Zhao Jiamin also slowed down his pace and walked side by side with Qiu Huoming.
As a new arrival, she was curious about everything here.
After leaving the station, there was a car parked outside and Jin Chaopu walked straight over.
This car is a brand new Mercedes-Benz, and people in the industry call it the "Tiger-Head Mercedes-Benz".
The car has spacious seats and is comfortable to ride in. When the driver saw Jin Chaopu coming, he immediately got out of the car and opened the door.
Qiu Huoming was a little surprised. The last time he came, he hadn't heard that Jin Chuopu wanted to buy a car, but it has only been a short time and he already has this car.
After getting in the car, Jin Chaopu took the initiative to explain: "This car was transferred by Zhou Zhian. The old guy was short of money, so he gave it to me at a half-price discount."
This car is new, and the half-price is really a conscience price.
You should know that the "Benz" has always been a favorite car model among the bigwigs in Hong Kong, and it is often hard to get one.
Lao Jin had been running around for most of the day and was indeed tired. He leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest, but his ears were perked up, listening to their conversation.
After finishing this topic, Jin Chaopu turned his head and looked at Zhao Jiamin, "Amin, stay a few more days this time. I will take you to visit some local universities. If you like them, you can come to Hong Kong to study in the future..."
Zhao Jiamin shook her head and said, "Let's focus on my uncle's affairs this time, and we'll talk about other things later."
Jin Chaopu nodded and said, "Don't worry, the doctors here are very skilled. Big brother is blessed by good fortune, so he will be fine."
Lao Jin opened his eyes and said, "Do your best and leave the rest to fate."
While a few people were talking, the car had passed the undersea tunnel and soon arrived at a new residential area. This area was full of high-rise buildings, and the high-rise buildings on the west side offered sea views.
Jin Chaopu smiled and said, "Although the market is not good now, the value of this house has increased. Huoming, I also put your motorcycle here, in the underground garage."
Qiu Huoming was overjoyed, "Thank you, little uncle."
Jin Chaopu glanced at him. Seeing him again in such a short time, he had to say that this kid really had a connection with the Jin family.
The car parked directly in the underground garage. As soon as it stopped, Qiu Huoming saw his cool red motorcycle in the adjacent parking space.
The 80s, also known as the gold rush era, saw the gap between the rich and the poor in Hong Kong cities begin to widen. With the courage and luck, bigwigs emerged one after another.
Jin Chaopu is also a bold and adventurous person. Although he has restrained himself a bit in recent years due to family reasons, after meeting Qiu Huoming, the adventurous factor in his blood began to boil again, and his decision to follow the trend and invest in real estate also stemmed from this.
After the car stopped, Jin Chaopu greeted the driver, then got out of the car and waited for Lao Jin to walk towards the elevator together.
Qiu Huoming followed closely behind with a box in his hand and Zhao Jiamin in his hand.
He approached Zhao Jiamin and said, "It's that cool red motorcycle. See? It's going really fast..."
Zhao Jiamin raised the corner of her mouth slightly, "Then when you are free, take me to the beach?"
"Okay, mission accomplished."
Qiu Huoming responded with a smile, saying that it is also a kind of fun for a young man to show off in front of his sweetheart.
Jinchaopu's new house is on the 12th floor. Land is very expensive in this port city, and the calculation tool here is feet instead of meters commonly used in the mainland.
"There are two households per floor, and our building is the largest."
He took out the key and opened the front door. The first thing he saw was the hall, which was decorated in a very luxurious style. He turned on the light and the gorgeous crystal chandelier lit up.
Qiu Huoming stood in the living room and looked around. Jin Chuopu had a good taste. The decoration here was luxurious but not tacky. The overall decoration style was elegant and grand.
"Let's go. Everyone's rooms have been furnished. Big brother will live in the master bedroom. There are five rooms here in total. The northernmost one is the worker's room. The workers won't be here until tomorrow. Now it's just the few of us."
There is an independent bathroom in the master bedroom, and Qiu Huoming carried Lao Jin's luggage over.
"We're going to the hospital for a checkup tomorrow morning. We've already made an appointment. Brother, let's eat something light tonight..."
Lao Jin nodded. His cousin has been sociable and mobile since he was young. He didn't expect that he could really make a name for himself in Hong Kong.
He glanced at Jin Chuopu and patted him on the shoulder, "Chuopu, you must have had a hard time these years."
As soon as he said this, Jin Chaopu's eyes turned red. His voice was a little hoarse, "Indeed, it was a narrow escape..."
He looked at Lao Jin and said, "So, big brother, you will be fine this time. I, your younger brother, also made it through this."
"I just came to Hong Kong and didn't know the rules. I got into fights with gangsters several times... and almost lost my life... Later, I met a noble person who helped me..."
"A blessing or a curse, if it weren't for this, I wouldn't have met my wife..."
Jin Chuopu raised the corner of his mouth, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."
Zhao Jiamin stood beside him, secretly wiping away her tears. It had been difficult for all of these elders, and now that their lives were getting better, it was time for sweet rewards after all the hardship. She only hoped that this examination could really find out the cause of Lao Jin's illness.
Old Jin patted Jin Chaopu's shoulder again and said, "You are very good. Our Jin family in Gangcheng depends on you."
Jin Chaopu nodded and said, "Brother, let's stop talking for now. I'll go settle Amin and Huoming. You go and have some rest. I'll call you later."
Lao Jin was indeed tired. He said "hmm" and put the box in the corner.
Jin Chuopu left the master bedroom, closed the door, and led Qiu Huoming and Zhao Jiamin to their respective rooms.
Qiu Huoming's room is next to Zhao Jiamin's, and opposite is Jin Chuopu's room.
"Huo Ming, your car keys and helmet are in your bedroom."
Jin Chaopu gave him a meaningful look and said, "Two helmets, drive slower."
Without waiting for Qiu Huoming's response, he turned to Zhao Jiamin and said:
"Amin, you should take a rest too. I still need to go back. I'll pick you up around 5:30..."
Zhao Jiamin nodded, "Uncle, I understand, you go ahead and get busy."
Jin Chaopu threw a key to Zhao Jiamin and then turned and walked out.
After Qiu Huoming put his things away, he washed his face and gave the bathroom to Zhao Jiamin.
He returned to the bedroom, lay down on the bed with his clothes on, and glanced at his watch. It was not yet three o'clock in the afternoon, so it was still early. He was in good physical condition, and despite having been running all the way, he really couldn't sleep at this time.
While I was hesitating whether to read for a while, Zhao Jiamin knocked on the door.
The door was ajar. Zhao Jiamin stood at the door and didn't come in. Qiu Huoming sat up from the bed and walked to the door.
Looking closely, Zhao Jiamin had re-combed her hair and washed her face, but the hair at her temples was still wet.
She raised her head. "I don't want to rest yet. Let's go down and check your motorcycle."
At this moment, there are still more than two hours before Jin Chaopu comes to pick them up, so there is plenty of time.
Qiu Huoming responded and hurriedly took his helmet and keys. "The coastline here is long, so we will drive along this road to the west."